Twee monstransen van metaal, opgesteld op een tentoonstelling over religieuze objecten uit de middeleeuwen en renaissance in 1864 in Mechelen before 1866

This black and white photograph, taken by Belgian photographer Joseph Maes before 1866, depicts two metal monstrances. The image captures a still life of these two religious objects, likely taken during an exhibition of medieval and Renaissance religious objects in Mechelen in 1864. The monstrance is a religious vessel used in Catholic churches to display the consecrated host during the Eucharist. The photo showcases the intricate details and craftsmanship of these ornate metal objects, highlighting the artistry of the medieval and Renaissance periods.